Backpacks For Middle School

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce and First Town Downtown will be collecting backpacks for middle school students in Windsor. You can donate a backpack alone, a backpack with all the needed items, or a monetary donation and we will purchase the backpacks and supplies.

The cost of the backpack with a majority of the items listed below is about $55. You can pick them up at at Ocean State Job Lot or Target right here in Windsor.

Please drop off your backpacks at the Windsor Chamber office (261 Broad Street 9am-12pm or 1-3pm) or bring them a concert on the green before August 23rd.Fill the Back Pack

Items needed to start school* No. 2 pencils* Mechanical Pencils* Colored pencils* Pencil sharpener (hand held with a top to collect shavings)* A large pink eraser* Ballpoint pens (get a few red ink ones too because some teachers have students do peer editing)* Highlighters* Spiral bound or composition notebooks* Loose leaf notebook paper - college ruled variety)* A ruler with English and Metric measurements

Organizational Helpers* Several three-ring binders * A three-hole punch (a regular one or one that fits in a three-ring binder)* A pencil case that fits in a binder* Binder dividers (the kids with pockets are good for loose papers)* Pocket folders* Folders that fit in binders* A small notebook to record assignments* A sturdy, supportive Backpack (no rolling backpack)

The Windsor Connecticut Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization here to help businesses work together to enhance the quality of life in Windsor and provide activities and support to the entire community.